THE WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB(Founded 1923)

President: Anne Walton

SCHEDULE of Unbenched

49thBREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

at THE CRICKET CONNEXIONSports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL

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SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST 2019Show opens: 8.00 am Judging: Dogs 9.00 am; Bitches not before 11.30 am

To be judged in one ring - the Committee reserves the right to amend the start time for bitches, two rings will be used if deemed necessary by entry numbers. Show closes half an hour after completion of judging

Judges:Dogs: Thelma Ritchie (Slapestones) Bitches: Jan Rees (Typica)

Referee & Handling Classes: Arlene Tester (Avilt)

Show Manager: Mr Peter Barnaby

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Arlene Tester (Chairman), Walnuts, 44 High Street, Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8BS.

Diane Monday (Secretary), Country Cottage, Punchbowl Lane, Brothertoft, Boston, Lincs PE20 3SB. Tel: 01205 280795Anne Le Maitre (Treasurer), Pen y Lon Almon, Groes, Denbigh LL16 5SE.

Rita Cemis (Show Secretary), 49 Glebe Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warks CV37 9JU.Heather Michie (Vice Chairman), 10 Eden Croft, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2BG.

Alison Finlay, Suillean, 7 Black Bank Road, Little Downham, Ely, Cambs CB6 2TZ.

All Judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement: “In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be

detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog.”

Postal entries close: Tuesday, 13th August 2019 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Thursday, 15th August 2019

at www.fossedata.co.uk

Postal entries and fees to be sent to:

Fosse Data Systems Ltd4 Mitchell Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0UY

Tel: 01788 860960 • E-mail: info@fossedata.co.uk

Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

• Contact number (day of show only): 07711 481320 •

WSS JHG is holding an Eye Testing Sessionfor Welsh Springer Spaniels

with Specialist James Oliver

at the WSSC Championship Show Saturday, 31st August 2019

Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore

Testing will take place 10.00 am - 1.00 pmTo test Welsh Springers (and other breeds if required) for Goniodysgenesis

Dogs must be over 6 months of age, and you must bring the KC Registration Certificate of any dog for testing

If you require a second or subsequent test on a dog, you may claim 10% discount on the cost, providing you bring the dog's Eye Test Certificate.

The cost is £58 per dog (payable on the day by cash or cheque)

If you would like to have your dog/s tested contact:

Arlene Testerarlene.tester@mailfence.com

to book a time slot(or Tel: 01954 780820)

WSS JOINT HEALTH GROUP

THE WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB(Founded 1923)

President: Anne Walton

Chairman: Arlene Tester Vice Chairman: Heather Michie Secretary: Diane Monday Treasurer: Anne Le MaitreShow Secretary: Rita Cemis Show Manager: Peter BarnabyWorking Secretary: Sharon Barkley Cup Steward: Carol MadeleyMembership Secretary: Fiona Stevenson Club Supplies Officer: Alison Finlay

Committee:Julie Frost, Tim Harrison, Jacquie Howard, David Le Maitre, Gill Phillipson

Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Avonvale Veterinary Group4 Cobalt Centre, Kineton Road, Southam CV47 0FD. Tel: 01926 812826

FEESEntry Fees: Members - First entry with each dog: £12.00 Non-Members - First entry with each dog: £13.00 Each subsequent entry with the same dog: £1.50 per class Not for Competition: Free of Charge (including puppies of 4 months and over) Junior Handling: £1.00 per class (entries must be made in advance) Adult Handling: £1.00 per class (entries must be made in advance)Catalogues: £3.00 pre-paid with entries — £3.50 on the day

Membership Fees: Single: £8.00 - Joint: £10.00 - Europe: £10.00 World: £15.00 - Junior: £1.00

Please note: Bank Charges incurred by any cheques which are not in order for immediate payment, including technical irregularities, will be passed on to the exhibitor.

Any exhibitor failing to pay entry fees and/or Bank Charges will be referred to the Kennel Club.

WE WILL BE RUNNING A RAFFLEFOR WHICH DONATIONS WILL BE GLADLY RECEIVED

It would be appreciated if parents/guardians would keep children under their controlat all times during the Show

DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYSYour dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYSYour dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

CLASSIFICATION

Dog Judge: Thelma Ritchie (Slapestones) Bitch Judge: Jan Rees (Typica)Referee: Arlene Tester (Avilt)

Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch

1. Veteran Dog 19. Veteran Bitch 2. Minor Puppy Dog 20. Minor Puppy Bitch 3. Puppy Dog 21. Puppy Bitch 4. Junior Dog 22. Junior Bitch 5. Yearling Dog 23. Yearling Bitch 6. Novice Dog 24. Novice Bitch 7. Graduate Dog 25. Graduate Bitch 8. Post Graduate Dog 26. Post Graduate Bitch 9. Mid Limit Dog 27. Mid Limit Bitch 10. Limit Dog 28. Limit Bitch 11. Open Dog 29. Open Bitch 12. Champion Dog 30. Champion Bitch 13. Special Beginners Dog 31. Special Beginners Bitch 14. Special New Members Dog 32. Special New Members Bitch 15. Field Trial Dog* 33. Field Trial Bitch* 16. Special Working Dog* 34. Special Working Bitch* 17. Special Shooting Dog** 35. Special Shooting Bitch** 18. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog*/*** 36. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch*/****For Classes 15, 17, 18, 33, 34 & 36 please state on the entry form where and when qualification for these classes was obtained. If entering on-line please bring proof of your qualification to the Show.**For Classes 17 & 35 please state on the entry form the shoot where the dog is regularly worked. If entering on-line please bring written details of the shoot used, to the Show.***For Classes 18 & 36 please be prepared to show a copy of the Certificate.

Best Dog to be judged upon completion of Dog Classes

Best Veteran in Show will be selected from any unbeaten veteran regardless of Class entered

JUNIOR HANDLING Judge: Arlene Tester (Avilt)These classes will take place during the lunch break. J.H.A. Diplomas will be awarded. Entries for these classes must be made on the Entry Form with show entries. Please state name and age of Junior Handler on bottom line of the entry form and put class letter alongside other classes for the dog which must be entered in another class at this Show. Handlers who are placed first, second or third in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi-finals to be held at the six national group championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.uk

Class J1: 6 - 11 years Class J2: 12 - 16 years

ADULT HANDLING Judge: Arlene Tester (Avilt)This class will take place after the judging of the Junior Handling classes. Entries for this class must be made on the Entry Form with show entries. Please state name of Handler on bottom line of the entry form and put class letter alongside other classes for the dog which must be entered in another class at this Show. 1st - 3rd will qualify for the Coventry Ladies' Kennel Society Adult Handling Final.

Class A1: 17 years and over

Judging of BEST IN SHOW will take place after Class 36

SPECIAL BREEDERS' COMPETITIONThe Special Breeders' Competition will be judged by the Referee, Arlene Tester, during the lunch break

For a minimum of 3 dogs and a maximum of 4 dogs with the same registered breederand all must be entered in another class at the Show

Entry Fee: Free of Charge. Entries taken on the day of the Show - please see the Show Secretary.

WSSC Championship Show Judge 2019 Thelma Ritchie ‘SLAPESTONES’ (Dogs)

Born and raised on a farm on the edge of The Lake District, I have been around dogs all my life. We bought our first Welsh Springer Spaniel in 1996 from Sandra Stevenson. ‘Holly’ (Ch. Steelriver Rysa) started my love for the Breed. She was my first Show dog, my first Champion and Slapestones’ Foundation bitch. Holly was the only bitch left in the litter, how lucky were we! All our Welsh are descended from Holly in a direct line. Two separate five-generations of Show Champions, what a legacy she has left. I have owned or bred, 9 UK Show Champions, 1 Full UK Champion, and 1 US Champion. Over the years I have also been lucky enough to own, Top WSS bitch of the year, top WSS Male of the year, Top Stud Dog, Top Sire and Top Puppy. Our main highlights as well as the above, have been: Ch. Steelriver Rysa, a Full UK Champion; Sh. Ch. Slapestones Tornado, Best In Show National Gundog 2008; and Sh. Ch. Hillrobin Galaxy at Slapestones JW, Best Of Breed Crufts 2009. I am a member of all four Breed clubs, have been on the committee of Penrith Dog Training Club, and for the past few years Chairperson of Penrith and District Canine Society. I am currently Cumbria’s rep for WSS Rescue And Rehoming. In 1997, I attended my very first WSSC Championship Show where Steelriver Rysa won BPIS, never in my wildest dreams, then, did I think I would be judging dogs at this prestigious Show. I thank the committee and members for this honour, and I am looking forward to the day. Thelma Ritchie (Slapestones)

WSSC Championship Show Judge 2019 Jan Rees ‘TYPICA’ (Bitches)

The Welsh show scene was extremely strong at the time and I watched and learned from the best, not only Harold but Cliff Payne (Tregwillym) & Noel & Dodo Hunton-Morgans (Dalati) A wonderful apprenticeship to have. I joined the WSSC in 1974 and later held the office of Cup Steward for 10 years. I am now a Vice-President of the Club. I am also a founder member, Vice President and currently Chairperson of the WSSC South Wales, a position I have held for the past 10 years. Some of my noteable successes have been with Sh.Ch. Typica Countryman JW Sh.CM, T. Fieldsman JW and Sh Ch Coedybrain Carys at T. JW Sh.CM, but my pride and joy has to be my ‘Full’ Champion Typica Goldigger JW Sh.CM. ‘Digger’ gained his show title at 26 months and it was one of my ambitions and goals when I first started in the breed – to breed and handle one of my dogs to gain their Full Champion status, a coveted and very rare title in a Welsh Springer – an amazing achievement and a dream come true. Since then I enjoyed success with T. Kingfisher, T. Country Maid and most recently T. Flash Harry JW, Hudolus Rhys Henllys at Typica Sh.CM.and T. Seren Aur. Judging started in 1981 going on to all Gundogs, Group and BIS’s at Open Show level . I first gave C.C.’s in 1986 at SWKA and have awarded to date 16 sets. I have been privileged to judge at the Swedish Club Show 3 times, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Umea, the Spaniel Specialty in Finland and the WSSC of the Netherlands Championship Show and have also attended the National Specialty in America. Together with two previous WSSC Championship shows in 1992 and 2005 I have officiated at the WSSCSW and SEWSSC and in 2007 had the ultimate ’once in a lifetime’ honour of judging our breed at Crufts – another major ambition. To be invited to judge at the WSSC Championship Show for the 3rd time in my career is an honour and a privilege. Thank you, I very much look forward to the appointment.

I believe it was fate in 1969 when I took in a stray Welsh. The start of nearly 50 years love affair with this wonderful breed, little did I know this at the time! I attended Cardiff Championship Show in my lunchtime and knew then that I wanted to breed and exhibit these lovely dogs. I then purchased Greyclouds Klever Dick showing him with medium success. It was at this time that I met my husband Alan and discovered that his dad Harry had a small kennel of working Welsh. Our affix Ty-Pica was the name of the house he lived in. A bitch pup was purchased and with the guidance of Harold Newman, of the famous Pencelli kennel, we mated her in 1975 to the great Sh.Ch.Progress of Pencelli, our very first litter. We kept a male – Typica Teifion JW who had a wonderful show career. The highlight being beating his famous sire for the C.C. at Richmond Championship Show under Mary Roslin Williams in 1976.

WSSC Championship Show Judge 2019 Jan Rees ‘TYPICA’ (Bitches)

The Welsh show scene was extremely strong at the time and I watched and learned from the best, not only Harold but Cliff Payne (Tregwillym) & Noel & Dodo Hunton-Morgans (Dalati) A wonderful apprenticeship to have. I joined the WSSC in 1974 and later held the office of Cup Steward for 10 years. I am now a Vice-President of the Club. I am also a founder member, Vice President and currently Chairperson of the WSSC South Wales, a position I have held for the past 10 years. Some of my noteable successes have been with Sh.Ch. Typica Countryman JW Sh.CM, T. Fieldsman JW and Sh Ch Coedybrain Carys at T. JW Sh.CM, but my pride and joy has to be my ‘Full’ Champion Typica Goldigger JW Sh.CM. ‘Digger’ gained his show title at 26 months and it was one of my ambitions and goals when I first started in the breed – to breed and handle one of my dogs to gain their Full Champion status, a coveted and very rare title in a Welsh Springer – an amazing achievement and a dream come true. Since then I enjoyed success with T. Kingfisher, T. Country Maid and most recently T. Flash Harry JW, Hudolus Rhys Henllys at Typica Sh.CM.and T. Seren Aur. Judging started in 1981 going on to all Gundogs, Group and BIS’s at Open Show level . I first gave C.C.’s in 1986 at SWKA and have awarded to date 16 sets. I have been privileged to judge at the Swedish Club Show 3 times, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Umea, the Spaniel Specialty in Finland and the WSSC of the Netherlands Championship Show and have also attended the National Specialty in America. Together with two previous WSSC Championship shows in 1992 and 2005 I have officiated at the WSSCSW and SEWSSC and in 2007 had the ultimate ’once in a lifetime’ honour of judging our breed at Crufts – another major ambition. To be invited to judge at the WSSC Championship Show for the 3rd time in my career is an honour and a privilege. Thank you, I very much look forward to the appointment.

I believe it was fate in 1969 when I took in a stray Welsh. The start of nearly 50 years love affair with this wonderful breed, little did I know this at the time! I attended Cardiff Championship Show in my lunchtime and knew then that I wanted to breed and exhibit these lovely dogs. I then purchased Greyclouds Klever Dick showing him with medium success. It was at this time that I met my husband Alan and discovered that his dad Harry had a small kennel of working Welsh. Our affix Ty-Pica was the name of the house he lived in. A bitch pup was purchased and with the guidance of Harold Newman, of the famous Pencelli kennel, we mated her in 1975 to the great Sh.Ch.Progress of Pencelli, our very first litter. We kept a male – Typica Teifion JW who had a wonderful show career. The highlight being beating his famous sire for the C.C. at Richmond Championship Show under Mary Roslin Williams in 1976.

WSSC Championship Show Judge 2019Arlene Tester 'AVILT'

(Breeders’ Class, Referee & Handling)

Having been in the breed for over 30 years, of which 20 I have served on the WSSC Committee, I feel sure that the majority of exhibitors will know me to some degree by now. In 2016 I judged dogs at this show and in 2018 at the NEWSSC.

I have judged handling classes for the breed in the past as well as at general shows and I run a Ringcraft Club each week.

• FORTHCOMING SHOWS •

OPEN SHOWSunday, 17th November 2019

at Corley Village Hall, Tamworth Road, Coventry CV7 8AZ

Judge: Di Arrowsmith (Fleetapple)Special Awards Judge: Sandy White (Fiergen)

OPEN SHOWSaturday, 29th February 2020

at Corley Village Hall, Tamworth Road, Coventry CV7 8AZ

Judge: Ray Strudwick (Burpham)Special Awards Judge: Anne Le Maitre (Vannelmead)

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWSaturday, 5th September 2020

at The Cricket Connexion, Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL

Dog Judge: Nigel Worth (Sarabande) ~ Bitch Judge: Pat Butler-Holley (Shandwick)Referee: Kathleen Abbott (Norlington)

• RULES and REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.00 am. 2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for judging when

required. 3. Judging will commence at: Dogs 9.00 am; Bitches not before 11.30 am (the Committee reserves the right to amend the start time

for bitches, depending on entry numbers). 4. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed by which time dogs must be removed. Exhibits may be

removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. Exhibits may not be removed any earlier unless by written order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or of the Show Management and then only in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which must be reported to the Kennel Club.

5. Entry Fees: Members: First entry with each dog £12.00; Non-Members: First entry with each dog: £13.00; each subsequent entry with the same dog: £1.50. Not for Competition: Free of Charge. Junior/Adult Handling: £1.00 per class. Catalogues: pre-paid with entries: £3.00, on the day £3.50. Membership Fees: Single £8.00; Joint £10.00; Europe: £10.00; World £15.00; Junior: £1.00.

6. There is no Prize Money on offer at this Show. 7. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 8. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 9. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 10. Best Puppy in Show Where a Best Puppy in Show competition is scheduled the Best Puppy in Show is a puppy which has

competed and is unbeaten by any other puppy exhibited at the same show. A puppy is a dog of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Where the Best in Show is a puppy it should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Show. Where the Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it should also automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best in Show.

11. Best in Show Best in Show must be selected from the exhibits declared Best of Sex. If a Reserve Best in Show is to be selected, the eligible dogs are those declared Best Opposite Sex and Reserve Best of Sex to the exhibit declared Best in Show.

12. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show Management.

13. Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them nor handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not to touch the ground when on the move. This is not acceptable. Exhibitors should note that such practice would constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11.

14. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) - Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 15. All dogs resident outside of the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the

show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.

SPECIALS

JUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION DIPLOMASwill be awarded

• SASHES •Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show

Best Puppy in Show, Reserve Best Puppy in Show,Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran Bitch

kindly donated by Alister & Vicky Mcilwaine and Jan Reynolds

• ROSETTES •Best in Show • Reserve Best in Show • Best Opposite Sex

Best Puppy in Show • Best Veteran in ShowReserve Best Dog • Best Puppy Dog • Best Veteran Dog

Reserve Best Bitch • Best Puppy Bitch • Best Veteran Bitch 1st - VHC in ALL Classes

16. Dogs in Vehicles on Hot Days. Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events.

• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.

• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to

drink.• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog.• When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.• Keep the dog in the shade - take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available

to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.

Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare. WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED.

17. Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any show licensed by the Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue or within the precincts of the show.

18. Not for Competition entries will be accepted. Details of each dog so entered must be recorded on the entry form and must be Kennel Club registered.

19. No modifications will be made to this Schedule except by permission of the Board of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible.

20. The Show will be held under Kennel Club Rules and Show Regulations. Every exhibitor making an entry or entries at this Show shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by these Rules and Regulations and it is on this understanding only that entries are received.

21. The Committee of this Show can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show, and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.

22. Any owner, competitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any loose hair, any fouling caused by their dog(s) or any other litter, at any Kennel Club licensed show within the licensed venue and within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches.

23. Parents are reminded that they are responsible for the actions of and any damage caused by their children within the environs of the Show.

24. The owner, exhibitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog at Kennel Club licensed events must at all times ensure that the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licensed venue, including its environs, car and caravan parks and approaches.

25. The Committee will be most anxious for the safety of dogs and exhibitors but all present have a duty of care for their own safety. The Committee will not be responsible for the loss of, the detention of, or damage done to, any dog, person or property arising from whatever cause, or from any act of omission of itself or its officers or agents.

26. A dog may be disqualified by the Board from any award, whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been: a) registered or recorded as having been bred by the scheduled Judge, this shall not apply to a Judge appointed in an emergency; b) exhibited without payment of appropriate entry fees.

27. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number.

• DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES •In the following definitions, a Challenge Certificate includes any Show award that counts towards the title of Champion under the Rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.Wins at Championship Shows in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not on offer shall be counted as wins at Open Shows.In the case of a dog owned in partnership and entered in Members' classes or competing for Members' Specials each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Tuesday, 6th August 2019.Wins in Variety classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering for Variety classes, wins in both Breed and Variety classes must be counted. A First Prize does not include a Special Prize of whatever value.If an exhibitor reports before the judging of a class or classes that a dog has been entered which is ineligible, the exhibitor may choose one of the following options: (1) Withdrawal The dog may be withdrawn from competition subject to the conditions of Regulation 20. (2) Transfer a) If a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its colour, sex, weight or height the Show Secretary shall transfer

it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct colour, sex, weight or height and, in the event of there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy and Puppy excepted to the Open class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height.

b) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy Class, Puppy Class or Junior Class, which is over age but under twelve calendar months of age, eighteen calendar months of age or 24 calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy Class, Junior Class or Yearling Class respectively for the correct colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling Class to the Open Class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height.

c) For any reason other than the above, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open Class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height.

d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class.

MINOR PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding nine calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

JUNIOR For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

YEARLING For dogs of twelve and not exceeding twenty-four months of age on the first day of the Show.

NOVICE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate/CACIB/CAC/Green Star or three or more First Prizes at Open and Championship Shows (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).

GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate/CACIB/CAC/Green Star or four or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, whether restricted or not where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

POST GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate/CACIB/CAC/Green Star or five or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, whether restricted or not where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

MID LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club, or won 3 or more CC/CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won five or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Mid Limit, Limit or Open Classes confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under the Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club, or won 3 or more CC/CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won 7 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Limit or Open Classes confined to the Breed, whether restricted or not at Shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

OPEN For all dogs of the breed for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.

CHAMPION For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion or Show Champion under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.

VETERAN For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show.

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME For dogs that have achieved their Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award Certificate or above.

FIELD TRIAL For dogs which have won an award, Diploma of Merit or Certificate of Merit in actual competition at a Field Trial held under Kennel Club or Irish Kennel Club Field Trial Regulations.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS For dogs handled by exhibitor, neither owner, handler or exhibit to have won a Challenge Certificate in the breed at Championship Shows. NOTE: this applies to exhibitor and handler.

SPECIAL NEW MEMBERS For dogs handled and owned by members who have joined the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club since 30th August 2018.

SPECIAL SHOOTING Dogs to have been regularly worked, either picking up or beating, on a shoot during the previous season. Written confirmation from the gamekeeper or shoot owner is not required unless requested by the WSSC.

SPECIAL WORKING For dogs which have been awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or a Certificate of Merit in any Field Trial or which hold a 'Show Gundog Working Certificate' and/or a Working Gundog Certificate. Dogs may also qualify which have been awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in any Assessment Test or Working Test within the same year of the Show or the previous year.

ADVISORY NOTICENOT FOR COMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Societies may accept such

entries from breeds of dog not included within the title of the Society and at Shows held over more than one day, such entries may be accepted on any day from any breed.

CUPS

(All perpetual and, confined to Members of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club)

Award TrophyBest in Show Krackton TrophyReserve Best in Show Plattburn Perpetual TrophyReserve CC Dog Winner Julita TrophyReserve CC Bitch Winner Northey TrophyBest Opposite Sex Trealvi TrophyBest Puppy in Show WSSC CupBest Opposite Sex Puppy Aust Ch Balcraig Blazeaway TrophyBest Veteran Dog Athelwood Uncle Sam TrophyBest Veteran Bitch Vi Buchanan Memorial CupBest Veteran in Show Dave Lewis TrophyMinor Puppy Dog Parkmist Plaque Minor Puppy Bitch Amber Shield Puppy Dog Morganstar ShieldPuppy Bitch The Vannelmead Shield Junior Dog Solva Trophy Junior Bitch Eshenor Trophy Yearling Dog Parkmist Plaque Yearling Bitch Benmorbry Poachers Pocket TrophyNovice Dog Stokecourt Cup Novice Bitch Goldsprings ShieldGraduate Dog Charlmay Trophy Graduate Bitch Killena Trophy Post Graduate Dog Bramblebank Coppersmith TrophyPost Graduate Bitch Westhurst Cup Mid Limit Dog Typica Shield Mid Limit Bitch Pennylock Shield Limit Dog Collinsmore Trophy Limit Bitch Hillpark Trophy Open Dog Bryndoain Trophy Open Bitch E.W. Painter Memorial TrophyChampion Dog Glenbrows Trophy Champion Bitch Ella CupSpecial Beginners Dog Dayhouse CupSpecial Beginners Bitch Athelwood Rose Bowl Special New Members Dog Ben Trophy Special New Members Bitch Rollston Rowanna Trophy Field Trial Dog Stedigan Field Trial Trophy Field Trial Bitch Isfryn Field Trial Trophy Special Working Dog Pat Dean Pasondela Bowl Special Working Bitch Solva Salver Special Shooting Dog Tannamoor Anrhydedd TrophySpecial Shooting Bitch Glanhafon Gwennol TrophyGood Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Bruce Trophy Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch Blythway Sunflower Gold CupJunior Handler Bradley Salver Adult Handler Alsutu AwardSpecial Breeders' Competition donated by Mr & Mrs Sutherland

Please make sure Cups are returned in time for the show

• DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE •

FROM M6 SOUTHBOUND. Leave the motorway at Junction 2 and follow signs A46 (new road). At the third roundabout take first exit A45 London. After approx. 500 yards take the exit signposted A423 Southam / Banbury. At second roundabout take first exit A445 and the Sports Connexion is on your right approx. 100 yards.

FROM M1 SOUTHBOUND. Leave the motorway at Junction 18 Crick and follow signs to Rugby A428. Follow until signpost B4429 Dunchurch. Follow until in the centre of Dunchurch turn right at traffic lights to M45 / A45 and at the roundabout take second exit A45 Coventry. Follow A45 for approx 4 - 5 miles until new roundabout and new sign for Southam A445 on left; take this exit and the Sports Connexion is approx. 500 yards on the left.

FROM M1 NORTHBOUND. Leave motorway at Junction 17 M45 and follow until roundabout, take first exit A45 Coventry. Follow for approx. 4 - 5 miles until new roundabout and sign for Southam A445 on left; take this exit and the Sports Connexion is approx 500 yards on the left.